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coffee fest 09
Posted September 27, 2009 by T.J.
I just returned home from coffee fest '09. It was nice to have some time in Seattle to reflect on the coffee industry (especially since I have been an owner/operator) as I have experienced it. Some things I have been confused about (i.e. latte art...
more cupping notes from this morning
Posted September 16, 2009 by T.J.
Kenya Jungle estate aa Reminiscent of darker fruits (ie raspberries etc) lightly covered in a fine, dark chocolate, sweet lemons, orange zest, mild earthiness
Brazil Mogiana Fazienda Cachoeira natural yellow bourbon (former COE) On aroma: pea...
some new coffees to offer:
Posted September 15, 2009 by T.J.
Rwandan Nkurubuye
The Cup: Cherry, sweet, bright and balanced acidity, savory afternotes Washed
Kenya Rungeto Coop
THE CUP Complex, cre...
The Fresh Cup Cafe
Posted August 12, 2009 by T.J.
We wanted to call attention to a store that is now serving The Commonplace's Coffee. We met with Laura from The Fresh Cup Cafe a few months ago. She wanted to close her store and open with a new image. This transformation happened over the 4th of ...
our new friend
Posted July 22, 2009 by T.J.
David and I met a new friend, Marc. He is opening a coffee shop/crepe store, specialty sandwich, and unique salad eatery - called J'eet. The shop, located near the new Children's Hospital will be featuring our hand crafted coffee. This will be our...
Hospital
Posted July 15, 2009 by T.J.
We are in our third day with serving coffee at Indiana Regional Medical Center. We are so excited - people have been so receptive! Stop by and take a look. We will be offering an opening special soon - I will let you know.
clover water filter
Posted July 7, 2009 by T.J.
Many thanks to David (www.espressoanalysts.com) he spent a couple of hours putting in a brand new water filtration system for the clover today. I asked him a couple of weeks ago to find the best filter he could find for it - well, after much delib...
coffee in the hospital
Posted July 5, 2009 by T.J.
Tj Fairchild irmc hospital cart should be opening this week - let me know if you have free time to help. rewards to those who can
training bar
Posted June 29, 2009 by T.J.
today, David (www.espressoanalyst.com) Scott Mark and I worked on the official training bar of the Commonplace. We have a space in the Robert Shaw building (through the Small Business Incubator). We will probably be moving the roaster there soon -...
farmers market and new coffees
Posted June 12, 2009 by T.J.
we will be at the farmer's market downtown indiana tomorrow morning 9-12
we will be offering whole bean and ground coffee at a significant discount
also we are bringing in some new coffees:
Colombian Belen de Umbria Supremo and a Kenya ...